Planning & Development

Responsibilities The Planning and Development Department is responsible for the administration of the Land Use Bylaw and planning documents. Activities involve the processing and issuance of development permits, land use bylaw amendments, compliance certificates, and subdivision applications. Depending on the type of situation, the Development Officer, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and Town Council have authority to make planning and development decisions. The Oldman River Regional Services Commission processes subdivision applications and provides professional assistance with all planning matters for the town.